UCSF Association of Clinical Faculty Vouchers are accepted for this course. For more information please call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 415-476-4251.

Credit:

30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Overview:

Now in its 40th year, this course reviews the most recent developments and current controversies in the field of internal medicine. Particular emphasis will be placed on topics of clinical relevance to the practicing physician. The course will include:

Multidisciplinary Topics – Additional topics of interest to the practicing internist will include issues in women’s health, geriatrics, neurology, dermatology, and sports medicine.

Advances in Internal Medicine is presented by the Department of Medicine and is sponsored by the Office of Continuing Medical Education of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.

Improved management of common problems traditionally treated by non-medicine specialists, such as neuropathy, movement disorders, dermatologic disorders, musculoskeletal symptoms, as well as recognizethe indications for referral to a specialist;

This Live activity, 40th Annual Advances in Internal Medicine, with a beginning date of May 21, 2012, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 29.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Multi-Site certification is good for one year starting with the first presentation, 5/21/2012.

Physicians: The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Pharmacy: The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.

Cancellation Policy:Cancellations received in writing before the first day of the course will be refunded, less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date.